Worcestershire Sauce vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Worcestershire Sauce and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
worcestershire sauce
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in worcestershire sauce and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium.
- Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, however, ketchup contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 24% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, worcestershire sauce is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to ketchup for fat. Worcestershire sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Worcestershire Sauce | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 96% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Worcestershire sauce has 30% less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and worcestershire sauce has 53% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup has more protein than worcestershire sauce - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and worcestershire sauce are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 217% more Vitamin C than ketchup - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has 420% more Vitamin A than worcestershire sauce - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, however, ketchup contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both worcestershire sauce and ketchup contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Worcestershire Sauce | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and it has 613% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 185% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Worcestershire Sauce | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 316 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 48 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Ketchup (Catsup) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 20% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Does ketchup or worcestershire sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, worcestershire sauce has 30% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does ketchup or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does ketchup or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 190% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.